[Philmont] KNEE PAIN (am seeking non medical self-help advice)

Denise,
How I wish I had had one of these for my knee that trip. I will definitely look for one!
Caroline P.
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  Subject: [Philmont] KNEE PAIN (am seeking non medical self-help advice)

  Caroline,

  I wear a good knee brace (cut out for knee cap and velcro attachements, with lightweight metal braces along the side of the knee). I find when I wear it, my knee doesn't hurt. Sometimes I can get away without it, but I generally just wear it even if the knee isn't hurting. Sure has cut down on the Vitamin M...

  Denise Vowell

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  From: Carol <caroline416@comcast.net>
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  Sent: Fri, 25 Jul 2008 3:07 pm
  Subject: [Philmont] KNEE PAIN (am seeking non medical self-help advice)

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    Hello Phil Loop,

    The last time I went overnight backpacking, to my surprise, I had horrible knee pain during the end of a 6-mile/day-one hike. I packed about 30lbs (I'm 5'1, f, --early forties), and arrived at camp after a high elevation steep hike up slippery granite rock steps adjascent to wet waterfalls -- the last several hundred feet of which I was in mucho amounts of pain in my right knee. Part of the problem was simply attempting to keep up with over-eager, strong, and FAST Venture scouts without twisting an ankle in the process.

    I limped quite a bit while setting up my tent and cooking dinner; and was in horrible pain that evening if I put any weight on that knee. I had to sit and observe (not participate in) a lively game of Capture the Flag. I was, fortunately, able to make it out the next day under my own steam with the aid of several 600mg Motrins (throughout the morning), having an easier downhill grade, and slower scouts...but I had fretted about it so much the previous night, a peaceful sleep was elusive for me. This came as a surprise because I wasn't winded (much), nor having any other pain; and would have had otherwise a perfect, puffed-up <grin>, weekend.

    So...what can I do to prevent this from happening again? I'm very worried that my knee will give me problems again on our next hike, as a month later, it is still tender at times. Does anyone have any advice? I'm wondering if high-top hiking boots would make a definitive difference? Are there any specific knee conditioning exercises out there?

    Keep in mind that I am looking for self-help pointers from those who have been there-done that, not medical advice (of course). I will go that route if I feel I need to. Wer'e doing the Philmont Cavalcade in '09 (horses) so I'm not as worried, but do want to address this problem. Thanks in advance to all who want to share their pain (knee pain!) with me! LOL

    Caroline Paniccia
    BSA Troop 864, Cordelia, CA
    and Venture Crew 864, Cordelia, CA

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